Vanity case



Dec. 11, 1928. 1,694,727

H. L. ALLEN VANITY CASE Filed Sept. 13, 1926 INTZE'NTOR H/IRRISOMLALLEN BY G ATTOB S ea-erase Dec. 11, 1928.

Ml li'lhFlD STATES PATENT QE FQE.

I-EARRISON L. ALLEN, OF SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC, CANADA, ASSIGNQR TO CANADIAN ST'UIR'DY CHAIN COMPANY LIMITED, OF SI-IERBROOKE, CANADA.

VANITY CASE.

Application filed September 13, 1926. Serial No. 135,21?

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in vanity cases, and the main object of the invention is to provide a simple compact case for cosmetics which will be provid ed with means to seal the case and prevent spilling; of the contents while being carried in a ladys handbag.

Another object is to provide a vanity case havin means operatable by the user to regu late the amount of the powdered cosmetic which will flow therethrough.

A further object is to provide a vanity case I which will be very easily refilled.

In my invention I provide a vanity case havin av hinged cover and bottom portion, the cmitacting edges of which are adapted to butt against one another when the case is in the closed position. Placed within and frictionally engaging with the side of the bottom is a cap, between which and the bottom, a compartment for powdered cosmetic is formed. The cap extends above the edge of the bottonn and is provided with means to en- ;rau'e with a recess in the vertical wall of the cover to lock it when in the closed position. The cap is provided with an aperture with a sari-minding wall projecting into the compartment. A spring controlled perforated valve is placed within the recess and friction ally engages with the wall thereof, so that the amount of powdered cosmetic required may be easily regulated by the user.

In the drawings which illustrate my inven tion;

Figure 1 is a sectional side elevation of one form of my improved vanity case.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the case shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional elevation showing my improved spring controlled valve.

Figure 4 is an enlarged plan view of the valve.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, 11 designates the bottom of a vanity case and 12 the cover, which is attached to the bottom by means of the hinge 13. The edge 14 of the cover is adapted to contact with the upper edge 15 of the bottom when the cover is.

closed. Frictionally engaging with the inner surface of the vertical wall of the bottom, is the cap 16, between which and the bottom, a compartment 17 for powdered cosmetic is formed. The edge 18 of the cap projects above the edge 15 of the bottom so that the cover 12 will fit thereover. The cover is provided with a recess 19 adapted to engage with the projection 20 formed in the wall of the cap to lock the cover in the closed or sealed condition. The upper surface 21 of the cap is preferably of dished form and provided with an aperture 22 having a surrounding wall projecting into the compartment 17. Fitting snugly into the aperture and frictionally engaging with the wall surrounding same is the perforated spring valve designated as a whole by the numeral 23. An enlarged detail of the valve is shown in Figures 3 and d, and consists of a perforated member 24 adapted to fit over said aperture and a spring controlled plate 25 adapted to contact, in the normal position, with the underside of the member 24, to close the perforations in said member to prevent powdered cosmetic from the compartment 17 from fiowin g therethrough. The member 24 is provided with a vertical wall 26, which engages frictionally with the wall surrounding the aperture. Secured to or formed integral with the wall 26 is the strap 27, which is provided with an upwardly turned projection 2? which coincides with the centre of the member 24 and forms a positioning means for the compression spring 28. The plate 25 is provided with an operating lug 29 which is secured to the plate and projects through an aperture centrally disposed in the member 24. The lug is recessed to receive and position the upper end of the compression spring.

The device is very simple in construction and is easy to operate. The compartment 17 is filled with powdered cosmetic by removing the cap. The cap is then placed in position and the spring controlled valve used for regulating the amount of cosmetic to be discharged therefrom. By placing a powder puff, not shown, over the cap and pressing on the lug of the valve, the plate is pushed clear of the perforations in the member 24L, and allows the powder to flow therethrough on to the adjacent surface of the powder puff. As soon as pressure is released from the lug, the plate closes the perforations and seals same. It will be seen that the disturbance caused by the depression of the plate forces a small quantity of the powder from the compartment 17 and sprays same over that section of the powder puff in proximity to the aperture. When not in use the valve is normally closed and the cover in contact with the bottom and are held in Contact therewith by means of the locking means formed in the cap and the cover. The spring valve allows the cover to be opened without the danger of spilling any of the powder durin the opera tion.

The device is compact in appearance and can be conveniently carried in a ladys purse, handbag or pocket, without danger of spilling any of the contents of the case therein.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. In a vanity case, a powder receptacle having a top wall provided with perforations for the dischar e of powder contained in said receptacle, a strap positioned beneath the perforations and provided. with upwardly directed terminals supported from the top wall, a movable valve plate, and a spring confined between the central portion of the strap and the movable valve plate and normally holding the latter against the underside of the top wall in position to close the perforations.

2. In. a vanity case, a powder receptacle having a top wall, said top wall having a portion thereof provided with openings for the discharge of powder from the receptacle, a plate adapted to normally engage the underside of the perforated portion of the top Wall so as to close the perforations, a spring support positioned below said plate and a coil spring having one end resting on said support and the other end entering a socket formed in the plate and serving to hold the plate to the perforated portion of the top wall of the receptacle.

3. In avanity case, a powder receptacle having a top wall provided with an opening, a perforated member secured in said opening, a U-shaped strap carried by and depending from said member, a plate engageable with the underside of said member to cover the perforations therein, and a spring confined between the strap and the plate and serving to yieldably support the latter in a perforation closing position.

l. In a vanity case, a powder receptacle having an opening formed therein and a complete valve unit inserted in said opening and supported by the surrounding wall thereof, said valve unit comprising a top *all provided with perforations. an under lying strip provided with upwardly directed terminals secured to said top wall, a valve adapted to engage the underside of said top wall to close the perforations therein and a valve supporting spring confined between the valve and the central portion of the strap, said valve having a part projecting outwardly through the said perforated top wall to facilitate depression of the valve.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand.

HARRISON L. ALLEN. 

